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9 Bible verses about the Cornerstone KJV

The cornerstone is the stone the rest of the building is squared against, and scripture says the builders rejected it. These verses cover that image from Psalm 118 through Isaiah to Peter, along with what it means to be built on it.

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Isaiah 28:16 · KJV

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Psalm 118:22 · KJV

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

Zechariah 10:4 · KJV

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

Matthew 21:42 · KJV

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

Acts 4:11 · KJV

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

Ephesians 2:20 · KJV

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

1 Peter 2:6 · KJV

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

1 Peter 2:7 · KJV

Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

1 Corinthians 3:11 · KJV

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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